Peer led activities

Our community groups and activities are open to adults 18+ who would like to meet others on their journey of recovery from mental ill health and/or substance/alcohol misuse. We want you to feel included in friendly, sociable activities and events, at the groups you can talk through any difficulties you have and socialise with people who will be empathetic and supportive.

The Volunteers who run these activities and groups are all people who have been affected by mental ill health and/or substance/alcohol misuse and provide a friendly welcome and give support to others.

Filter by

Title

Category

Address

Description

Foodcycle - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Trinity Church, Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1NJ

Mondays 12-2pm
Come along to meet people and have lunch. For more information call 01376 316216

Welcome Café

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Quaker Meeting House, Colchester

Fridays 1-3pm01206 764600Staffed

Welcome Café Clacton - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Salvation Army Café, 103 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1HN

Mondays 2-4pm01206 764600
Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information cal 01376 312126.

Thursdays 11am - 12pm
Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information cal 01376 312126.

Welcome Café Harwich - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

The Park Pavilion, Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS

Thursdays 12.30pm-2pm Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Butterflies with Barnardo's (Parent's Group) - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

The Ormiston Centre, School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, CO2 8NN

Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm
A chance to meet others and have a chat. Bring your children along for a play at the same time. You can also call 01376 316 216 or 01206 578978 for more information.

Welcome Cafe Chelmsford

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Quaker Meeting House, 114 Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford CM1 2QL

Wednesday

1pm - 3pm

Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Welcome Cafe Braintree

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

First Stop Centre, 29 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE

Tuesday 2pm-4pmCome along and find out more about our service and make a self-referral, pop in for a cuppa or chat to staff and volunteers. Take part in activities and crafts. Call 01376 316126 for more information.

Welcome Cafe Rochford - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

82 West Street, Rochford, SS4 1AS

Tuesday 1-3pm Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Welcome Cafe Brentwood - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Brentwood Library, New Rd, Brentwood CM14 4BP

Wednesday 1.30-4pm Come along for a cuppa, peer support, chat with volunteer/staff, play games, knitting, crocheting and to find out more about other activities and support we have to offer and make a self referral. For more information call 01376 316126.

Welcome Café Colchester - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High St, Colchester

First Saturday of the month 10-11am Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Approved Welcome Café Chelmsford

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Chelmsford Catherdral, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1EH

Tea, coffee (£1) and scones (60p)
1st Saturday of every month
This is an approved Futures in Mind Cafe, pop along for a cuppa and a chat.

Welcome Cafe Laindon (Closed until 2nd October) - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

Motivated Minds-Happy Hub, Laindon shopping centre, Laindon, SS15 5TF

Tuesdays 10-12pm Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Young People's Welcome Cafe (ages 18-30) Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

FirstSite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH

First and Third Tuesday in a month 2-4pm
Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 316126.

CRC Multi agency drop in - Referral not needed

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

St Martin’s Church Hall, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DX

1st Thursday of every month
10am-12pm
Drop in for a cuppa and chat. Find out more about what Futures in Mind have to offer. Opportunity to meet other agencies and find out what support you can receive.

Welcome Café - Starting September

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

St Andrews Church, Personage Street, Halstead, CO9 2LD

First Wednesday of the month 10-12pm
enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk or talk to your coordinator if you are interested in attending. You can also call 01376 316126

Open Space

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

WithamURC Church, 90 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH

Second Tuesday of the month 10-12pm enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk or talk to your coordinator if you are interested in attending. You can also call 01376 316126

Welcome Café - Maldon

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

The Octagon, St Mary’s Church, Maldon, CM9 5HP

First Monday of the month 10am-11am. Come along to find out more about our service and make a self-referral, or just pop in for a cuppa, chat to staff and volunteers. For more information call 01376 312126.

Welcome Café - South Woodham Ferrers

Welcome Cafe's and Drop ins

South Woodham Ferrers Library, Trinity Square, CM3 5JU

4th Wednesday of the month, 10am-12pm. A chance to meet others and have a chat. Bring your children along for a play at the same time. You can also call 01376 316 216 for more information.

Mondays 11am Transport provided from Chelmsford and Braintree. Please email fim.enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk or talk to your coordinator if you would like to attend. Call 01376 316126 for more information.

General Fitness and Circuit Training - Referral only

Sports

16 Russell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AA

Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.30am Transport provided from Chelmsford and Braintree. Please email fim.enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk or talk to your coordinator if you would like to attend. Call 01376 316126 for more information.

First Tuesday of the month at 10amMeet at: Churchill Court, Parkeston rd. Walk along river to Castle Park and backCome along to have a relaxed walk and talk to others, and enjoy some fresh air and gentle exercise. For more information please call 01376 316126.

Walk and Talk - Colchester - Referral not needed

Outdoors

Tesco, Greenstead Rd, Colchester CO1 2TE

First Tuesday of the month at 2pmMeet at: Hythe Tesco car park. Walk along river to Castle Park and backCome along to have a relaxed walk and talk to others, and enjoy some fresh air and gentle exercise. For more information please call 01376 316126

Walk and Talk Clacton - Referral not needed

Outdoors

Clacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1QX

First Friday of the month 10amMeet at Clacton Pier - Walt to Holland on Sea or Jaywick and backCome along to have a relaxed walk and talk to others, and enjoy some fresh air and gentle exercise. For more information please call 01376 316126.

Wildlife Trust - Referral only

Outdoors

Langdon Nature Reserve/Third Av, Basildon SS16 6EB

Wednesday and Fridays 10-2.30pmEnjoy being outdoors, making new friends, building peer support, learning new skills or working on existing skills? Coppicing, building & erecting fences, digging planting and much more. Opportunity to work towards a John Muir Conservation award. Please email enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk or talk to your coordinator if you are interested in attending. Alternatively cal 01376 316126.

Essex Wildlife Trust Project

Outdoors

Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, C05 7RZ

Dates:

Thursday 20th September

Thursday 11th October

Thursday 15th November

Thursday 13th December

Come along for a day outdoors helping the Essex Wildlife Trust maintain their head site.

Please talk to your coordinator if you are interested in attending. You can also call 01376 316216 for more information.

Free mini bus going from Quaker Meeting House, Colchester

Colchester Allotment

Outdoors

Colchester CO1 1YH

Allotment project 10am – 12pm
Meet at open road – Colchester for 9.45 or at the allotment for 10am
Allotment is at the back of leisure world.
Bring your own drinks as not provided.
Suitable clothing for digging and getting dirty

Further Details

How can Futures in Mind Help?

Social Groups and ActivitiesOne to one support (e.g. befriending, mentoring)Volunteering opportunitiesEducation and training

Confidentiality

Futures in Mind are committed to maintaining confidentiality. All information about you is kept securely and not shared with anyone outside our organisation without your permission, or unless exceptional circumstances occur. Your data is held electronically on a secure data base.
If we believe there is a risk of harm to you or others we will inform the appropriate persons (such as relevant agencies and services), but we would always endeavour to let you know about this in advance.

Please tick the box to confirm you have read and understood this statementI confirm I understand this statement